Wildlife Ecology Research is open to rising juniors and seniors and will include up to 9 select students for each session. Late applications may be accepted if space is available.

Application Due DatesFriday, March 4, 2016 by 5pm EST for regular admissionsFriday, May 6, 2016 by 5pm EST for late admissions

Program Fees The program fee is $3,800 and includes room, board, tuition, lab and book fees. A $950 non-refundable deposit is required with confirmation of student participation to secure enrollment. The remainder of the tuition is due Friday, June 3, 2016.

Financial AidNo family should be discouraged from applying to Wildlife Ecology Research because of lack of funds. We welcome a broad cross section of students interested in ecological research and can offer over $14,000 in financial assistance to interested students. Tuition assistance for Wildlife Ecology Research is awarded via merit based scholarships and/or on the basis of financial need. Students requesting financial assistance are encouraged to apply by the early admissions due date to increase their chances of receiving the full amount of requested aid.

Waldron Scholarship- Established with the support of the William & Sybil Jay Waldron Endowment Fund, the Waldron Scholarship honors the memories of William and Sybil Jay Waldron who were big proponents of making the Huyck Preserve and its educational and recreational offerings available to the local community. This scholarship is open to bright and enthusiastic students residing in our local area and the New York Capital Region including Albany, Greene, Schoharie, Columbia, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Saratoga Counties. Families eligible for a Waldron Scholarship should be certain to indicate on their application their New York County of residence. Families are also encouraged to address their student’s academic and relevant science-based achievements in their personal statement on the financial aid form.

Jesse Van Antwerp Huyck Research Education Scholarship- The Jesse Van Antwerp Huyck Research Education Scholarship honors the memory of Jesse Van Antwerp Huyck who established the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station in memory of her husband Edmund Niles Huyck in 1931. Jesse Van Antwerp Huyck was instrumental in the establishment of the Huyck Preserve’s field station and personally supported biological field research at the Preserve. This scholarship is a merit-based scholarship open to students with outstanding academic standing, a demonstrated involvement in relevant science-based extracurricular activities (i.e. ecology or environmental science clubs or involvement in establishing recycling or community garden programs), and/or a dedication to pursuing field biology/ecology/environmental science as a career. Families applying for the Jesse Van Antwerp Huyck Research Education Scholarship are encouraged to address these items in their personal statement on the financial aid form.

Edward Raney Scholarship- The Edward Raney Scholarship honors Edward Raney, Ph.D., one of the Huyck Preserve’s original Senior Research Fellows and world-renowned ichthyologists. As a lifelong student of fishes, he insisted that all his students obtain thorough indoctrination to field techniques. This scholarship is awarded to exceptional students interested in field biology and is a need-based scholarship. Such need can be a result of a variety of reasons including extenuating circumstances such as divorce or separation arrangements, dependencies, illness, special housing problems, tuition costs for schooling, etc. Families are encouraged to address in addition to any extenuating circumstances, their student’s academic and career goals in their personal statement on the financial aid form.

Cancellation PolicyIf you withdraw from the program the following refund rates apply:Withdrawal prior to Friday, June 17, 2016: 100% refund (minus program deposit of $950)After Friday, June 17, 2016: 50% refund (minus program deposit of $950)

Wildlife Ecology Research Application Form

Student Information

Student Name *

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Student Email *

Student Home Phone Number *

Student Birthday *

Student Cell Phone Number *

Student Address *

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City

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Zip Code

Country

How did you learn about the Wildlife Ecology Research Program? *

Parent/Guardian Information(to whom official Huyck Preserve correspondence should be sent)

Under the provisions of the Family Education Rights of Privacy Act of 1974, you have the right to review your education records. The Act provides that you may waive your right to see recommendations for admission. Indicate below by marking the appropriate box whether or not you wish to waive this right. *

I waive any right of access that I may have to information submitted by my referee.I do not waive any right of access that I may have to information submitted by my referee.

Reference Name *

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School Name *

Reference Email *

Reference Phone Number *

Reference Relationship to Applicant *

Please list the science course(s) or project(s) this teacher instructed/mentored.

Personal Statement

Essay- Please provide a personal written statement (limited to one page) that tells us about yourself, your ability to work with others, your passion for science, and why you want to be part of the Wildlife Ecology Research program. Additionally, please include a list of high school science courses you have taken, awards and achievements you have recieved, and any extra curriculars in which you participate. *

Max file size: 20 MB

Please provide a personal written statement (limited to one page) that tells us about yourself, your ability to work with others, your passion for science, and why you want to be part of the Wildlife Ecology Research program. Additionally, please include a list of high school science courses you have taken, awards and achievements you have recieved, and any extra curriculars in which you participate.

Statement of Consent: All the information contained herein is factually correct and honestly presented by me the student and my parent/guardian. We understand that this is an academic program, and that any use of tobacco, alcohol, and/or(not prescribed) drugs will likely result in the dismissal from the program. *

By checking this box, I, the student listed above, acknowledge that I have read and agree with the above statement. By checking this box, I, a Parent/Gaurdian listed aboveacknowledge that I have read and agree with the above statement.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

If you are applying for tuition assistance, need or merit based, please complete the following information. Please be sure to include with your application submission a copy of your parent/guardian's most recent 1040 Federal Tax Return.

My student is eligible for the following financial aid awards (Please check ALL that apply). *

Amount of Financial Aid Requested- Please remember, whatever you can afford helps us support more students interested in attending Wildlife Ecology Research. *

Families are encouraged provide as much detailed information as possible why your student should be eligible for a scholarship. These details include highlighting your student’s outstanding academic position or involvement in relevant science-based extracurricular activities, as well as information on parent/guardian occupation, employment status/history, extenuating circumstances (divorce or separation arrangements, dependencies, illness, special housing problems, other tuition payments), etc. All details are helpful in determining scholarship status. *

Max file size: 20MB

Families are encouraged provide as much detailed information as possible why your student should be eligible for a scholarship. These details include highlighting your student’s outstanding academic position or involvement in relevant science-based extracurricular activities, as well as information on parent/guardian occupation, employment status/history, extenuating circumstances (divorce or separation arrangements, dependencies, illness, special housing problems, other tuition payments), etc. All details are helpful in determining scholarship status.

For your scholarship/financial aid application to be considered complete, please be sure to email a copy of your most recent 1040 Federal Tax return to education@huyckpreserve.org